PRECISION RIFLE ONE TRAINING

Duration: 3 Days

The ACADEMI Precision Rifle course is an in-depth, three-day course. The course will take an individual with little or no experience with scoped precision rifles through all the training required to become self-sufficient in the operation and handling of a rifle. ACADEMI instructors are all qualified military or law enforcement snipers with many years of experience in the field.

All topics presented during the course are proven fundamentals of long-distance marksmanship. The instruction is detailed and comprehensive.

Students will come away with a solid foundation on which to build their long rifle shooting skills whether for hunting or target practice.

Topics

• Precision rifle characteristics
• Safety precautions
• Maintenance and cleaning
• Break-in theory discussion
• Scope characteristics
• Mounting and fitting
• Pre-fire checks
• Theory of a group
• Zeroing the rifle
• Common units of measurements
• Ballistics
• Correcting for wind
• Short to mid range shooting applications
• Unsupported and supported positions
• Mid-to-far range shooting applications

pre-Requisites

• Current, valid carry permit with drivers license –or-
• Current law enforcement ID –or-
• Completion of a Background Check with drivers license https://www.sentrylink.com/

Gear requirement

• Suitable match-grade firearm with mounted scope; bolt action is preferred but not mandatory (common caliber is .308, however up to .338 is fine; smaller calibers such as .223 are not recommended due to some of the farther ranges)
• Day pack (backpack large enough to carry ammunition, notebook and any other gear needed for the range)
• Eye and ear protection
• Small notebook, preferably water-resistant
• Cleaning kit specific to caliber of your firearm system
• Rain gear
• Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
• A water bottle or other hydration system
• Ammunition Requirement- 200 rounds match-grade ammunition

Method of instruction

The course is presented in a combination of classroom theory, practical applications, and live-fire applications. Student-to-instructor ratio for this course is 4:1.

Skill Prerequisites- None